Investment Operations Specialist
Location: Remote; preferably based in Alpharetta, GA
Compensation: $90,000 to $110,000 base salary plus performance bonus and benefits | Full-Time | W2
About the Role:
Our client, a successful and well-established RIA, is seeking an Investment Operations Specialist with expertise in complex products to support their growing operations team. The ideal candidate is analytical and resourceful, with experience supporting complex investment workflows within a wealth management, RIA, or broker-dealer environment. They bring sharp critical thinking and an investigative approach to problem-solving and are comfortable navigating sophisticated investment solutions, including separately managed accounts, third-party money managers, alternative investments, and fee-based annuities. In this role, they will serve as a key resource to advisors and internal teams, guiding complex or non-standard investment processes that require additional coordination and oversight.
What You'll Do:
- Support operations and client service teams with account setup, transfers, and updates for complex investment products, including SMAs, alternative investments, and fee-based annuity products
- Serve as a resource for advisors and internal teams by answering product and operational questions and troubleshooting account issues
- Review client paperwork, agreements, and disclosures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
- Partner with investment, transition, and operations teams to coordinate onboarding and transfers of complex investment accounts
- Develop and refine operational processes, documentation, and training related to complex products
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, efficiency, and overall client experience
What We're Looking For:
- 3+ years of experience in investment operations, wealth management operations, or a similar financial services environment
- Experience supporting complex investment products such as SMAs, third-party money managers, alternatives, and fee-based annuities
- Demonstrated understanding of operational workflows within an RIA, broker-dealer, or wealth management platform
- Ability to solve problems and navigate complex or non-standard situations
- Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex paperwork and processes
- Excellent and clear communicator with the ability to support advisors and internal stakeholders
- Familiarity with Fidelity or Schwab custodial platforms strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
Why This Role:
- Work at the intersection of investment strategy and operations as the go-to expert on sophisticated investment products
- Solve complex operational challenges beyond routine processing
- Gain strong exposure and career growth within a national wealth platform
Firm Highlights:
- Best Places To Work for Financial Advisors 2018-2024: Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 – Recognized firms were required to be a registered investment advisor (RIA) that has been in business for at least one year and has a minimum of 15 full-time/part-time employees. The assessment consisted of a questionnaire on benefits and policies completed by human resources staff, along with an engagement & satisfaction survey completed by at least 40% of staff. 50 firms were selected for this award from an undisclosed list of submissions. There was no charge for inclusion in this award listing.
- Inc 5000 in 2019, 2020 & 2021: The Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index, which comprises more than 5,000 companies and represents virtually all of the capitalization of the entire U.S. stock market.
- 2024 InvestmentNews RIA Firm of the Year
- 2024 Forbes Top RIA Firm
- 2024 Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firm